Smart AI At Scale: A CIO's Playbook For Sustainable Adoption
InformationWeek, Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Acting fast isn't always smart. This playbook shows how CIOs can lead enterprise artificial intelligence by slowing down and scaling wisely.
CIOs, take note: Your bosses aren't convinced you're ready to tackle enterprise AI. A recent Gartner survey shows that only 44% of CEOs consider their CIOs 'AI-savvy.'
The perception? CIOs lack the knowledge, urgency, and capabilities to scale AI successfully.
The reality? CIOs aren't lagging out of indifference or incompetence. The real obstacles stem from organizational readiness gaps, a lack of governance policies, and poor data quality (according to IDC). CIOs navigate deeply rooted challenges, from legacy systems to cultural resistance and budget constraints, while managing pressure to deliver quick wins and sustainable results.